donés

This is the 2254th most frequent Catalan word.


donés

"Donés" is the first or third person singular imperfect subjunctive form of "donar," meaning "gave" or "would give" in a hypothetical or past context.


In this sentence, 'donés' is the first person singular imperfect subjunctive form of the verb 'donar' (to give). It expresses a hypothetical situation.

Si jo donés més esforç, aconseguiria millors resultats.

If I gave more effort, I would achieve better results.


Here, 'donés' is used in a subordinate clause expressing a wish, hence in the subjunctive mood. It is the third person singular form of 'donar'.

Desitjaria que algú em donés un consell.

I wish someone would give me advice.


In this phrase, 'donés' is used reflexively in the third person singular imperfect subjunctive form of 'donar-se' (to give up/resign oneself), within a conditional clause.

Si no es donés per vençut, superaria el repte.

If he didn’t give up, he would overcome the challenge.